IN THE PLANE:

"Jess, I can't believe how long we waited to get on the plane. At least our folks got us First Class tickets so we don't have to crawl all the way to the back of the plane." Jules said breathlessly.

"No kidding. I also don't think I could handle the long flight to America cramped back there." said Jess. "I guess they figured they could get us the First Class tickets since they're not spending any money on our education."

"So Jess……do spill the beans."

"What are you talking about Jules?" said an impish Jess.

"You know EXACTLY what I am talking about, Miss Mashing-Your-Face-With-Joe."

"Oh, that………it was amazing. I almost didn't get on this plane. I wanted to stay there forever."

"Jess, I'm happy for you…..really. I know I was out of order when it came to the incident in Germany, but now I see. Joe and I….we're more like a brother and sister. At least my "brother" is with someone I highly approve of." laughed Jules.

"Thanks Jules…..that really means a lot to me. I'm scared though. Just as something starts, I'm moving thousands of miles and many time zones away, and we still have to deal with my family. I told Joe we'd deal with my mom and dad when we come home for Christmas, but I have no idea how to even bring it up. I'll have to use Pinky and Tony somehow. Don't be surprised if I show up at your house over the break, because I'm a "bad daughter" and have chosen a white boy." said Jess glumly.

"Don't worry Jess. It will all work out……I know it will. And if it doesn't…..well we'll FORCE it." laughed Jules.

That brought a somewhat reassured smile to Jess' worried yet love-dreamy face.

"Jess, what do you think our families are doing now?"

"Well, if I know my mom, she's inviting your mom and dad over to our house for "full Indian dinner" to celebrate." laughed Jess. "The whole family is there….Pinky is in the kitchen right now making sure everything is in order before they get back from the airport."

"Oh lord…..can you see MY mom eating rice and curry?" laughed Jules "I just hope someone gets it on videotape."

The sound of the captain broke into their conversation, and shortly their plane was in the air.